Quarterback Alex Smith will not play in the Chiefs' regular-season finale against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday because of a lacerated spleen, the team announced.

Team trainer Rick Burkholder told reporters that Smith...

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Rookie quarterback Connor Shaw will come off Cleveland's practice squad and start the season finale on Sunday against Baltimore.

With Brian Hoyer still slowed by a sore right throwing shoulder, Shaw will be behind center when the Browns conclude another disappointing season against the Ravens, who still have a shot at the playoffs.

This time the player, who is also known as "Beast Mode," was fined $11,050 by the NFL for making an obscene gesture while celebrating a touchdown during Sunday's win over Arizona, according to multiple NFL...

This time the player, who is also known as "Beast Mode," was fined $11,050 by the NFL for making an obscene gesture while celebrating a touchdown during Sunday's win over Arizona, according to multiple NFL...

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An undrafted free agent, Shaw is the third quarterback to start for the Browns this season and the 22nd for the franchise since 1999.

Left tackle Russell Okung has been cleared to play after bruising a lung two weeks ago against San Francisco.

Center Max Unger, who has missed the last five games after suffering a high-ankle sprain against Kansas City, worked in consecutive practices this week for the first time since being injured. Coach Pete Carroll was hopeful Unger might be able to play.